Maple Leaf Rag - Bob Evans

Transcription and Video Lesson for Maple Leaf Rag is available at
www.bobevansgui...
Scott Joplin's ragtime piano classic arranged for the six string piano.

[@darthvader1251]

Someone should make a piano arrangement of this.

[@rashmiSingh-bu4kn]

definetly :)

[@buzzyanderson4131]

Haha!

[@DavidMoore_drmoorejr]

HA HA!

[@augustineriley5582]

Killer! LOL ;)

[@neildhan]

I can barely imagine it. Ragtime piano? Whatever next?

[@franksabatino7576]

Bob's version just rolls along so perfectly, no hurry no worry.

[@stuartwrigglesworth9339]

Best version out there.

[@aadityakiran_s]

Yeah but I like the alternate accents with ragtime piano. That propels the song forward.

[@Gidbiddy]

@@stuartwrigglesworth9339 I personally prefer this kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3fIiJWYlrh9h8U but both are great.

[@DutchMasterMorgan]

That was beyond outstanding.

[@DavidSmith-kz8lr]

As a guitar player, I can assure you, this ain't easy. Bob just made it sound that way....!

[@passion777able]

I love this music. It's so happy and uplifting. But this man doing it on a guitar is sheer perfection. My heart is happy again. Too much nasty stuff going on in the world then we get a talent like this man and Scott Joplin and everything is back to normal. Thank you ... you made my evening.

[@dietvandermaden4615]

Beautifully said, thank you.

[@NahMan619]

0:54 this always been one of my favorite parts of any song

[@kylegreen6348]

Some of the best acoustic playing I’ve ever heard

[@peter53k]

My favourite version of Maple Leaf Rag on acoustic guitar - so perfectly bouncing and swinging, such a clean tone ... you can't do it any better.

[@veritechace6181]

I must learn this. I am absolutely astonished.

[@chickenwyngs3646]

This made my day! I love it

[@justinwelch2941]

Man, guitar this good AND Mashed potatoes?

[@DanielWesleyKCK]

Don't forget the best Mac & Cheese...

[@franksabatino7576]

Probably a different Bob.

[@Arariel3]

I love the casual sashay of this arrangement! Thank you.

[@jamescopeland5358]

Great job

[@janwillemvandervossen4213]

The sheet music for this has been out there forever.

[@andrewbeattieRAB]

EXCELLENT VIDEO There’s just something about a Rag on the guitar 🎸.

[@evajun8287]

No words for it... Soooooooo good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@l1n5n8]

My first act as prime minister would be to make this the national anthem of Canada. It holds so much heart and whimsy in the melody, much like the people of Canada.

[@brandonboatner9952]

Turns out Maple Leaf Rag doesn't have anything to do with Canada. It was a club called the Maple Leaf that Joplin used to play at in Missouri

[@Yamanotefy]

By very far my most favourite rendition of this classic on the guitar. Well done Bob, it's sounds so well rolling and catchy!

[@soyelkechu]

I love you for this 4 minutes. I hate you for the rest of my life wasted trying to play rag as good as you do. Beautiful!! Greetings from Spain.

[@lh7801]

Love the speed. Perfectly satisfying. Try watching at 1.25x speed too. Also satisfying. 1.75x for impossible mode

[@markleestampley8784]

Incredible performance ! Never heard Joplin's masterpiece Maple Leaf Rag on guitar before. You have set the barre, for how it should be performed ,Mr. Evans ( and it is quite high, lol)

[@peterschillert6333]

A little bit of Gold. Bloody beautiful Bob, Thanks very much!

[@royboyx2]

Some very lively yet precise playing. Beautiful technique and great feel.

[@RealDiaz]

Most accurate version on you tube hands down! You win the internet!!

[@perihelion7798]

A very nice arrangement for guitar. Expertly played. Thanks!

[@janbenschop7597]

Smooth! Bravo!

[@torstenblick4118]

Great picking just love ragtime music on the guitar

[@gwendolynmcgrath7697]

He does an incredible version of it in the spirit

[@michaelearnietaylor8176]

Wow, great to hear you again Bob. I remember when you first started this journey.

[@Jamesdylandean]

Lyrically beautiful! Just gorgeous.

[@Z4KMORRISS]

haha yes i agree. the best lyrics are sometimes without words

[@jeffloewi5632]

Just perfectly played. I can listen to this over and over and over again. The only thing that bothers me is the phrase between 1:14 and 1:16, it keeps reminding me of Super Mario. Dah Dah Dah da Dah Dah! Ha!

[@cameltow8379]

Jeff Loewi fucking criiinge

[@notaweeb7936]

Yeet Ball shut up nerd

[@stuffiwannaupload2450]

Oh, it does sound a little like Mario music

[@bermy2225]

@@cameltow8379 stfu ur literally subbed to Logan Paul gtfo

[@bharp4390]

I mean, probably because a lot of Nintendo music is HEAVILY inspired by ragtime...

[@Thomas-pq4ys]

Nice job Bob! I've been playing this on and off for decades.... thanks for the inspiration!

[@Z4KMORRISS]

almost finished with the entertainer, i think this will have to be my next lockdown goal

[@MrStrocube]

Oh man, that’s some bouncy, swingy, syncopated goodness right there. Brilliant playing, and an excellent arrangement. Joplin would be honored. Thanks

[@williamkirby9096]

Hey Bob! Thank you for your playing. Glad to have found your music! Have a nice day!

[@kerryburns6041]

This man respects the space between the notes, as well as the notes themselves. Nice .

[@014bhap]

A dear friend of mine used to play this. Classically trained. He sustained an injury to the middle finger on his fretting hand, and the finger is crippled. He's going to try to get surgery. 50/50 chance. This song makes me sad now. A beautiful piece, beautifully played.

[@georgecee7206]

Hi Bob! I absolutely love this arrangement of Maple Leaf Rag. Many years ago I learned a different arrangement you did for Kicking Mule Records. The one I have did not include the second section as played here. In any case your arrangement for Fig Leaf Rag, Bethena and Maple Leaf have been with me since the late 70's. Thank you sir!

[@Irisphotojournal]

The best version on YT.

[@brianmchugh1100]

You look like you're having so much fun playing it! I can say that on the listening end it is a joy! So, much fun. So clean and rhythmic. Beautiful!

[@stevej.longariello3384]

Outrageous. He shares the top spot with. Richard Smith

[@stevej.longariello3384]

A fine ragtime guitar pucker. Thanks for sharing.

[@zebooker]

I've been "improving" my "lap piano" arrangement since NIxon's presidency and see a few things I shall "borrow," thanks ever so much! (Imitation IS the sincerest of flattery!)

[@vituskyper]

la più bella interpretazione di questo brano intramontabile: esecuzione perfetta, giusto il tempo, nessuna sbavatura, la chitarra praticamente un diapason ... bravissimo Bob!

[@glennk1931]

That was beautifully done Bob. Bravo sir. 👏

[@olixbob]

Isn't it just unbelievable that a man can do this? Incredible.

[@samhealey7603]

Perfectly executed.

[@felixluna914]

Wow this man can pick a guitar like a master talented Entertainer, love you man

[@alanpartridge1385]

Makes it look easy!

[@JohnnyMagorish]

For anyone who is following the lesson I realised that to improve the plucking flow throughout certain sections, you need to vary what fingers hit the string so that the same finger doesn't hit the same string twice in a row. I suppose this is quite obvious and finger numbers are even specified in one section of the sheet music, but not in others. Took me a while to realise this needs to be done throughout. The lesson is really good btw.

[@29brendus]

Ah, very nicely done and very enjoyable and at the right tempo. I'm still practicing it on the piano.

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

A great old tune nicely rendered.

[@RickEVengeance]

Ooh, memories of the Guild Folk Club 1975/76, I've still got some recordings I made back then, have to dig them out for old times sake - Nostalgia or what....

[@mak587]

Beautiful version Bob. You nailed it. Thanks.

[@chrishartz2397]

Precise and clean....of a classic song....

[@jubalcalif9100]

Amen to that !!

[@chxxstheory]

This man is so talented !!!

[@davidbatterson4634]

Wonderful, Bob! Thanks.

[@dielaughing73]

Beautifully played. There's a few parts of the arrangement and harmony that sound a bit jarring to me but it's far from an easy tune to play as written on guitar

[@fernandosartorio2780]

Muito talentoso! Parabéns! BR

[@motorbreath22]

Very clean playing, wonderful.

[@jubalcalif9100]

Wow ! Double Wow !! Triple Wow !!! Kudos, Mr Evans ! Xlnt ! Love it ! THANKS so much for sharing your terrific talent with us ! CHEERS !! :-)

[@423gtrman]

Best I've heard

[@sp2222222]

The 16 thumbs down didn't like his hat. This is superb playing. Enjoyed it

[@CB-ck9dg]

Great guitar transposition. Thank you, Sir.

[@jsguitargeek1432]

Unbelievable... thanks for posting!

[@jubalcalif9100]

I agree 100 per cent !!

[@kusholhumedeo7851]

Excellent job... 👍

[@heinihefti8969]

Just great!

[@ripposte]

Was looking for Bob Evans aka Kevin Mitchell but found out this Bob Evans is incredible!

[@timhitt9541]

Great job,I had a friend in Tulsa that play this on guitar too.

[@kennyguitarallen5662]

excellent loved it

[@journyroberson3393]

Omggggggg you're so amazing. I'm 17 years old and music is everything to me and Scott Joplin is my absolute favorite. I greatly appreciated your rendition. I was so moved. I was wondering if you did tutorials. I also play first and piano and various other instruments and I should love to play this on guitar. Overall I'm super grateful for the work you've done.

[@reliom9836]

Well done Bob! You are really good! The notes are clean and the speed is just right

[@thomaswalz3515]

That was NICE Bob.... smooth as silk... I've been playing this ditty for well over 20 years... you just smoked my ass.... kudos!

[@thomaswalz3515]

@Ed Thanks for the encouragement... this an many more...

[@jean-paul4337]

Fantastique !

[@ECOSONORE]

Complimenti per la pulizia e perfezione.....chapeau!!

[@Nozickfy]

Spotless.

[@bernhardnizynski4403]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@mr.kilpatrick2991]

just wow - bravo!!!

[@curt1286]

Outstanding Bob!

[@DominicOrlando]

That is so incredible and beautiful

[@alexmeleshenko4834]

great relaxed vibe--just flows along nicely---nice work!!!

[@serendip369]

You sir , are a maestro ! That was excellent . So well played , and with pleasure ! Thanks.

[@MilouLombardi]

wow i'm really impressed!!

[@guitarlancer]

Still getting it done! Way to go!

[@Philsbook]

Fantastic. Well done.

[@810max810]

Incredible

[@RByrne]

This is great stuff. Beautiful sound!

[@NodRoland]

Wonderful playing! Great technique combined with great feel, what a treat to watch and listen to.

[@julioangel6831]

Wonderfully

[@robertgrimsted877]

Brilliant as a guitar player my self 😀

[@petergrindley1782]

I used to think Pat Donohue's was the best - but this version is very classy. Thanks.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Me like... good articulation, tone and feel.

[@BaronCzerny]

Superb!

[@tchmuzk]

Joplin was very clear, his rags should never be swung

[@epipick]

A brilliant rendition. Thank you!

[@robbisonjustin5701]

Awesomeness.

[@KenHudson]

BRAVO!

[@papapapa8946]

Sencillamente espectacular es usted un maestro un abrazo desde España

[@bertshutler5973]

Wow, love your style. Such a solid smooth sound

[@michelmorissette4630]

Awesome performance, what a touch on guit and great sound too !

[@jfoust7945]

This guy should start his own restoraunt chain!